Geraldine Garbett
Head of Sensory and Product Analytics @Premier Foods
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Sensory and Product Analytics @Premier Foods
Worksop, GB
Working within the R&D leadership team to deliver excellence in Sensory and Consumer Science across the Global Business. Focusing on delivering robust and insightful data to drive business decisions, whilst increasing efficiencies, lowering costs and increasing the department\'s knowledge and capabilities. I utilise quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to enable informed and data driven decision making for Innovation, Product Improvements, Core Product Portfolio Management and Business Improvements across Savoury and Sweet Treats for the UK, International and Foodservice categories. Working on well loved brands including Mr Kipling, Cadbury, Oxo, Sharwoods, Bisto and Ambrosia.Owning the Sensory best practices and focusing on building key stakeholders’ technical knowledge in Sensory and Consumer research. Whilst developing and coaching team members to become specialists in their field. Leading the R&D yearly student intake, working to grow the future minds of R&D, equipping them with the experience and knowledge ready to take on future roles.
EDUCATION
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Food and Nutrition
SKILLS
ABOUT GERALDINE GARBETT
A highly accomplished R&D Leader, Chartered Scientist and Registered Sensory Scientist with 16 years’ experience in Sensory and Consumer Research within FMCG. Confident and experienced leader, adept at driving excellence in Sensory and Consumer Science across global businesses.Proven ability to deliver robust, commercially insightful data to drive critical business decisions, increase efficiencies, lower costs, and enhance departmental knowledge and capabilities. Expert in utilising both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to enable informed, data-driven decision-making for Innovation, Product Improvements, Core Product Portfolio Management, and Business Improvements across diverse categories, including well-loved brands like Mr Kipling, Cadbury, Oxo, Sharwoods, Bisto, and FUEL10K.Skilled in designing, developing, and maintaining robust product research programmes, including a strong understanding of the NPD Gate process. Possesses a passion for delivering high-quality services and training, with extensive experience in developing and coaching teams to become specialists and leading the R&D student programme to foster future talent. A credible cross functional working partner, with trusted relationships based on industry expertise and actionable insight.
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